Living somewhere doesnt make someone inherently a expert about the location. It helps yes. But still. But I am just saying in general.the_cpl said:Crni Vuk said:so many US experts in here ... my head explodes![]()
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I living in the US. I'm an expert.![]()
To many confuse "oppinion" with "fact" or to say it that way seem not to be bothered about that their "facts" are in conflict with certain research or nothing more like generalisations of things you can read or see in the media. I think there are a lot of places and universtities where you can study american history, culture, economy etc. and such. Those are experts eventualy. People posting on forums without education or at least not reading books (about that specific field) are just explaining their oppinion. Well it seems to me at least. I think one of the few people here that studied something like American History ( no clue how long ) was Brother None.
When I say without education though I dont mean it in a negative manner. I am talking about it from a academic point of view. Spending 2-3 years on a collegue, writting essays and what ever else is needed today to get your paper is of different quality compared to someone that gets most of his knowledge from the internet and wikipeda eventualy mixed with popular knowledge/stereotypes (american thoughts about socilaism = comunism ). I am not trying to be inteligent here. Just saying. Doesnt mean you cant be a expert without visiting a universtiy there are many real self-educated people out there but this kind of trait is quite rare.
I am a European for example to but I dont believe this Americans are unedcuated or unwillingly to learn about new cultures and such nonsense many here seem to think and believe. Do American citizens have in general a different look and feeling, do they have issues and differences that feel "american" ? Probably. I dont know it that well thats the part where one would have to spend some time with the people there and see how diverse the nation really is. But I doubt the usual american is more or less stupid then the usual German or European in general.